Professional Reviews

• “More than just a Boxster S with a lid, the Cayman S embodies the soul and heart of history's best Porsches.” — Edmunds.com
• “...go immediately to the Porsche 550 Coupe developed for racing in the mid-1950s. Note the similarity of the rising front fenders. See how the rear fenders bulge so high that the sloping rear deck hatch disappears behind them (uncommon for Porsche).” — Cars.com
• “The 6-speed manual (a 5-speed Tiptronic is available) is also from the Boxster, yet its two lower gears are eaten up more quickly, getting you up to speed (0-60 in 5.1 seconds) about a half-second more rapidly than would a Boxster S.” — Cars.com
• “Unlike the 911, the Cayman S doesn't even hint at a rear seat - it's strictly a two-passenger car.” — Cars.com
• “Porsche designed the Cayman S to take a more hard-core approach to performance. The Cayman's engine is more powerful, its suspension tuning is stiffer and it offers more sport-oriented options than the Boxster.” — Edmunds.com
• “The Cayman S is an amazing driving machine.” — CAR
• “The packaging is still tight, that amazing engine sits totally out of sight in a vault behind the seats, the heat intrusion from the drivetrain is substantial, and glazed rear luggage compartment is not useful as the lidded boot of the Boxster. It's also expensive compared with the more complicated-to-build Boxster.” — CAR
• “I would really think twice about buying a 911.” — CAR
• “...precise steering feel, firm and reassuring brake pedal, swoopy bodywork, useful cargo capacity, sound-of-music flat-six.” — Car and Driver
• “A pricey track star that proves willing to please everyday and is worth the extra cash.” — Car and Driver
• “While the Cayman S is slower than the 911 Carrera in acceleration, it shines in the handling department. Imagine combining the fluidity of the Boxster S and the sharpness of the 911's turn-in, and what you have is an agile and responsive sports car. Helping to make this possible is a chassis reinforced by the closed top and an additional crossmember behind the cockpit.” — Road & Track
• “All in all, the Cayman S is a wonderful sports car. Fast, nicely balanced and a pleasure to drive.” — Road & Track
• “In profile, the Cayman S is less flattering because of the unusually high roofline that almost turns the greenhouse into a bubble in the middle of the car.” — Road & Track